E04614 Accession Number: E04614

Description

A crater made by an enemy shell that struck and exploded another shell on the ground on Bellewaarde Ridge. In the background (right) a group of unidentified soldiers are standing near a howitzer. A partially camouflaged 8 inch howitzer can also be seen (centre, right) surrounded by piles of shells. Note three crosses in the centre.

Details

Accession Number
E04614
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative
Date Made
25 October 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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